The shed built in 1901 was crushed instantly when the cement truck hit it, ending its 124-year presence on Sue Bowman’s farm. The truck, driven by David Rittle Jr., veered off Tunnel Hill Road and overturned after hitting the barn, ejecting Rittle from the vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at Hershey Medical Center despite emergency efforts.

On a quiet afternoon on Sue Bowman’s farm, a sudden tragedy shattered years of history and peace. Built in 1901, her barn had stood as a testament to generations of farming life, a sturdy structure that had weathered storms and time. 

But in an instant, that legacy was violently interrupted. A cement truck, driven by David Rittle Jr., veered off Tunnel Hill Road and collided with the barn, crushing it completely. 

The force of the impact was so intense that the entire shed, a fixture of 124 years of farm history, was flattened beyond recognition, leaving only debris and memories behind.

The accident unfolded swiftly. Rittle’s truck, possibly losing control or reacting to an unforeseen obstacle, left the roadway and struck the barn with devastating force. 

Witnesses say the crash was sudden and destructive, with the truck overturning and ejecting Rittle from the vehicle. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but